3.3.3.2: Contextual Influences

• Contextual influences are the various factors that shape and inform a text
• Historical contextual influences include events, ideas, and societal conditions
• Contextual influences are key factors that shape and inform a text
• Understanding contextual influences helps identify how texts reflect or respond to their unique contexts.


  True
• Match the type of contextual influence with its impact on literary texts:

  Cultural ↔️ Reflects beliefs and norms

  Political ↔️ Reflects power structures
• What is the description for 'Cultural' contextual influence?

  Beliefs, customs, and norms
• Match the type of contextual influence with its description:

  Biographical ↔️ Author's personal background

  Political ↔️ Social movements and ideologies
• Contextual influences have a significant impact on literary texts
• Understanding contextual influences enhances the interpretation of literary texts.


  True
• What is the description for 'Historical' contextual influence?

  Societal conditions at writing time
• Understanding contextual influences is crucial for comparative analysis.


  True
• Order the types of contextual influences alphabetically.

  1️⃣ Biographical

  2️⃣ Cultural

  3️⃣ Historical

  4️⃣ Political
• What is the description for 'Historical' contextual influence?

  Societal conditions at writing time
• How does 'Historical' influence shape literary texts?

  Shapes themes and settings
• Which historical event is reflected in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

  Civil Rights Movement